From the archives...

Geoff Burch, who used to work at the site and organised the fundraising for the new plaque, said: "It doesn’t seem that long ago when Pat Kinsella and I departed from here aboard our respective locomotives BR Standards 73118 and 73155 to go light-engines to Salisbury.

"Let’s also not forget the other drivers and firemen that left here that day; the late Dave Elston, Bill Brain, Dave Bunce and Charlie Hampshire who have all transferred to that great engine-shed in the sky.

The train shed, pictured in 1965. (Image: Dave Salmon)

"This occasion was originally an idea of another old steam colleague, Bill Moore who thought it would be a good idea for a few of us to meet up here and then just go for a drink afterwards.

"Instead, Bill, Pat Kinsella and I put our heads together and came up with the idea that has now turned out to be a full-blown plaque unveiling ceremony!

"This of course could not have been achieved without the help of Guildford Borough Councillor, Bob McShee. I must also thank the late Dave Salmon and Richard Greenwood MBE for providing the photographs that are etched on this plaque."

He also thanked everyone who donated.

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